Intentional touch for healing mind body spirit

Abstract

Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015:

Purpose: To determine the number of publications and their findings regarding intentional touch and healing on the human body, mind, and spirit.

Methods: A systematic review of appropriate databases was conducted following the prescribed criteria for the steps of the review process.

Results: A diligent search located published articles relating to intentional touch and the effects on the body, mind, and spirit. Articles were analyzed and results of each article were summarized.

Conclusions: The systematic review revealed the number of publications regarding intentional touch and healing. It includes a compilation of the findings from the articles.

Authors

Beverly K. Byers

Author Details

Beverly K. Byers, RN, LMT, LMTI

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Intentional Touch, Tactile Touch, Touch for Healing

Recommended Citation

Byers, Beverly K., "Intentional touch for healing mind body spirit" (2016). INRC (Congress). 195.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2015/posters_2015/195

Conference Name

26th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Conference Year

2015

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